First published: Wed Feb 20 2013(Updated: )
IBM SmartCloud Control Desk 7.5 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via vectors involving an expired password.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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IBM Control Desk | =7.5 |
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The severity of CVE-2012-3321 is classified as medium risk, as it allows remote authenticated users to bypass access restrictions.
To fix CVE-2012-3321, ensure that expired passwords are enforced and review access control measures in IBM SmartCloud Control Desk 7.5.
CVE-2012-3321 affects remote authenticated users who can exploit the vulnerability due to access restrictions bypass.
A potential workaround for CVE-2012-3321 includes implementing stricter password expiration policies until a patch is applied.
The systems impacted by CVE-2012-3321 specifically include IBM SmartCloud Control Desk version 7.5.